Diamond painting
Pressing tiny resin gems onto a numbered sticky canvas to build up a picture.
Diamond painting
- To start
- $15
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 15 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It has a steady rhythm you can sink into.
- It slows your head right down.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to switch off
- You want to have more fun
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Diamond paintingAverage craft & Making hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$15Cheaper to start than 72% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$135About $1 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Peel back one corner of a small kit's film and press the first few hundred gems into place, one colour at a time.
15 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does diamond painting cost to start?
About $15 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does diamond painting take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 15 minutes or more.
Can I do diamond painting at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is diamond painting good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Peel back one corner of a small kit's film and press the first few hundred gems into place, one colour at a time.
Do I need other people for diamond painting?
No. It works fine on your own.